Michael Okwali, Gcih, Aws Saa
About Michael Okwali, Gcih, Aws Saa
Michael Okwali is a Senior Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Orca Security in San Francisco, California, with a background in information security and cloud environments.
Current Role at Orca Security
Michael Okwali currently holds the position of Senior Solutions Engineer (Pre-Sales) at Orca Security in San Francisco, California, United States. In this role, he is responsible for engaging with potential clients to demonstrate the value of Orca Security’s solutions. His focus is on securing cloud environments, specifically within AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Professional Experience in Security Roles
Michael Okwali has built a strong career in information security. He worked at First Republic Bank as an Information Security Specialist (Incident Response) from 2018 to 2021, focusing on responding to security incidents. Before this, he held positions at Darktrace, first as a Cyber Security Engineer from 2017 to 2018 and then as a Senior Cyber Security Engineer for three months in 2018. His short-term engagement in senior roles at Darktrace underscores his expertise in cybersecurity.
Internships and Early Career
Michael Okwali has a diverse range of internships from early in his career. He worked at 2U, Inc. in various roles, including Program Operations Intern, Placement Intern, Operations and Training Analytics Intern, Faculty Support Intern, and Data Analytics Intern between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he served as a cashier at The Home Depot for one month in 2013 and participated in the Application Design Team at Academaniacs during high school in 2012.
Educational Background and Certifications
Michael Okwali studied Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) at the University of Maryland, earning a Bachelor's Degree from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Springbrook High School, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013. Okwali holds certifications as a GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (AWS-SAA), which contribute to his expertise in cloud security.
Specialized Skills and Focus Areas
With certifications in GCIH and AWS-SAA, Michael Okwali has specialized skills in incident handling and cloud architecture. His professional focus includes securing cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. Throughout his career, he has consistently sought to improve his knowledge and leadership in the field of cybersecurity.